PA Football News Archives
September 2020
Neshannock ginds out win over Mohawk @MHSAthletics667 @NeshannockF @Nesh_Sports @coachmo76
September 18, 2020 | Shane Lux
Kurt Sommerfeld celebrates the game’s final touchdown. Photo by Sykotyk. Neshannock piled up 227 rushing yards and pulled away for a 37-22 win over Mohawk Thursday night in New Castle. “It was great to get back into the win column,” said Neshannock head coach Fred Mozzocio. “We still have a lot of work to do. […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast LIVE: Week 2 Preview! 7:20 PM EST 9/15
September 15, 2020 | Nate Grella
Listen to the Podcast LIVE! The Premiere will start at 7:20 PM EST Tonight, September 15th Click Play below! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
Conversation with Coach – Bill Cherpak, Thomas Jefferson; Unmasked! @AthleticTj @TJHSJaguars
September 15, 2020 | Phil Myers
(Note: this interview was conducted in the spring of 2020) Before Bill Cherpak became the Athletic Director at Thomas Jefferson people were dying to meet him, but when they did, they simply wouldn’t say anything. That’s because Coach Cherpak was a successful mortician from 1991 to 2004. Most people probably do not know that about […]
BackyardPAFootball Recap Video- Belle Vernon @ McKeesport
September 14, 2020 | Nate Grella
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BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Week 1 Review- Belle Vernon and McGuffey Favorites?
September 12, 2020 | Nate Grella
TO LISTEN CLICK HERE- Or Press Play Below Nathan and Jeremiah break down the first week of High school football games. Notable topics include Belle Vernon’s defensive dominance, McGuffey winning by a point against Washington for the first time since 2009, and what is going on at Laurel Highlands?? LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us […]
McGuffey Defeats Washington 7-6 for first time since 2009 @carter_newcome
September 12, 2020 | Nate Grella
By: Carter Newcome The McGuffey Highlanders defeated I-70 rival Washington High 7-6 to kick off the 2020 football season. The Highlanders were led by a stout defense who shut down the high powered Prexies offense. Both teams struggled to get their seasons going in the first half as neither team could put together any sort […]
Gateway uses explosive first half to beat Franklin Regional
September 12, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
The Defending 5A WPIAL Champs got off to a hot start Friday Night. Gateway had 6 possessions in the first half and scored a touchdown on each of them in the 41-6 victory. “We’ve got a lot of really good skill players, and I thought the line did a really nice job, got our skill […]
WPIAL: Week 1 – Ellwood City v. Mohawk @MHSAthletics667 @EC_Wolverines @ECWolverinesFB @ecdotorg
September 12, 2020 | Sykotyk
MOHAWK RUNS AWAY WITH IT Friday, September 11, 2020 Ellwood City Wolverines v. Mohawk Warriors Helling Stadium, Ellwood City, PA In an unusual situation on a very somber day, a football game was played before a smattering of fenced off fans. Shunted to the endzones to watch the first football game of the 2020 season. […]
Freedom falls to New Brighton 24-6 in season opener @FHSPress
September 12, 2020 | Luke Snavely
On Sept. 11, the Freedom Bulldogs looked to defeat the New Brighton Lions in their season opener at Bulldog Stadium. Last year, the two teams clashed in an intense Steelers Showcase Game of the Week, drawing an estimated 3,000 fans in attendance. Ultimately, Freedom defeated New Brighton 24-21 in that game. This year was […]
Belle Vernon Shuts out McKeesport 20-0 on the Road
September 12, 2020 | Nate Grella
If anything has seemed strange in 2020, Friday night WPIAL football at George L Smith Stadium Weigle- Schaeffer Field in McKeesport, Pennsylvania confirmed it following a 20-0 point shutout of the visiting Belle Vernon Leopards over the McKeesport Tigers. McKeesport, sporting its trademark Flexbone Triple Option offense, and moving down from 5A into the […]
Mistakes, Turnovers Stop Cornell
September 11, 2020 | Mark Ross
Coming into the 2020 season Cornell Head Coach Ed Dawson knew it would take time for his young Raiders team to gel. Any Head Coach would agree that summer workouts, and team camps are a key for development but with the Covid Pandemic taking away teams spring workouts, and cutting into some summer workouts many […]
River Hawks Soar to Victory Over Indiana on the Wing of Sophomore Quarterback Cadin Olsen
September 11, 2020 | TC Jones
When an underclassman quarterback makes his debut, there are always a lot of unknowns. Will the nerves get to him? Will he hold his composure? Will all the strengths he’s shown in practice translate to game time situations? Sophomore quarterback Cadin Olsen clearly answered those questions and put any doubts as to whether an underclassman […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Preseason Elite Eight
September 11, 2020 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- Central Catholic- Canon Mac 7pm 2- North Allegheny- (8) Penn Hills 7:30pm 3- Mt. Lebanon- Does Not Play 4- Seneca Valley- Does Not Play 5- Baldwin- @ Hollidaysburg 7:30pm AAAAA: 1- Pine Richland- Fox Chapel 7pm 2- Gateway- Franklin Regional 7pm 3- Peters Township- Does Not Play 4- Upper St. Clair- Bethel Park […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: Scrimmages Breakdown, Week 1 Preview
September 11, 2020 | Nate Grella
TO PLAY CLICK HERE, or Click the play button in the module below Nathan, Jeremiah and Carter Newcome recap the week of scrimmages and discuss some of the biggest headlines heading into week 1. Picks against the spread also make a big return! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! […]
2020 PFN Player Profiles: Justin Kabay, Butler @Justin_Kabay @GTFBoosters @GTathletics1 @BGTfootball
September 11, 2020 | Brian Hagberg
Justin Kabay 2021 Butler 6’2” 185 lbs Twitter: @Justin_Kabay What made you choose football? I started in 3rd grade to try it out and fell in love. What is your favorite football memory? My favorite memory was going to Cal U for camp and all the 7 on 7s we had last year. What activities […]
2020 Team Preview: The Greensburgh Central Catholic Centurions @GCCHSFootball @DannyDlugos @DlugosZach
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Greensburgh Central Catholic Centurions Head Coach Bret Colbert Assistant Coaches * Bob Colbert – OC; Mike Brown – DC; Arron Panigall – S/C; Chris Brown – LB/RB; Khaliq Coleman – WR; Scott Wood – OL; Zach Metrosky – OL; Desmond Ball – DB 2019 Season Record 7-4 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 @ Seton-LaSalle (SCR) * […]
2020 Team Preview: The Beaver Falls Tigers @jasonhoughsr @JoshHough5
September 11, 2020 | Billy Splain
Beaver Falls Tigers Head Coach Nick Nardone Assistant Coaches Jake Wickline, Jon Atkinson, Dwight Collins, Brandon Rue, Bruce Davidson, Mike Nypaver, Jim Mooney, Nick Nardone (Father to head coach), Nate Glasser, Admire Carter 2019 Season Record 8-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 @ Aliquippa (SCR) 7:00 pm 09-11 @ Riverside (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Laurel (0-0) * […]
2020 Player Profile: Da’Metrius Weatherspoon – Clairton @DametriusWeath1 @Clairtonschool @bears_hc
September 11, 2020 | Tristan Klinefelter
De’Metrius Weatherspoon Year: 2021 Clairton High School Jersey # 55 DT/DE/OT Ht: 6’7 Wt: 305 Awards: First-team all-conference defensive tackle and offensive tackle. Other Sports: Basketball and track Twitter: DametriusWeath1 What has been your best memory from football so far? Winning down at Heinz Field and the new team bond throughout camp and the season. […]
WPIAL PREVIEW: Steve Richey Previews this weeks matchups
September 11, 2020 | Steve Richey
6A Quad County Conference: Canon-McMillan Big Macs (3-5, 3-8) at Central Catholic Vikings (7-1, 12-2) at Graham Field, Wilkinsburg: Canon-McMillan will look to make the playoffs for the third consecutive season after bowing out in the first round the previous two years. The Big Macs return several starters on both sides of the ball including […]
PFN BackyardPAFootball Podcast Team Previews: WPIAL 4A Big Eight Conference
September 9, 2020 | Nate Grella
Belle Vernon- Laurel Highlands- McKeesport- Ringgold- Thomas Jefferson- Trinity- More Previews to Come! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
PFN BackyardPAFootball Podcast Team Previews: WPIAL 2A Century Conference
September 9, 2020 | Nate Grella
Beth Center- Charleroi- Chartiers Houston- Frazier- McGuffey- Washington- Waynesburg- LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
2020 Team Preview: The Albert Gallatin Colonials @CoachDindl
September 9, 2020 | Billy Splain
Albert Gallatin Colonials Head Coach Drew Dindl Assistant Coaches Jeff Rush, Shawn Gaster, Larry Flowers, Dylan Rush, Dan Morgan, Zack Dillow 2019 Season Record 5-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-11 vs. Laurel Highlands (0-0) 7:00 pm 09-18 @ Carrick (0-0) George Cupples Stadium 7:00 pm 09-25 @ Ringgold (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-02 @ University (WV) (0-0) 7:00 pm 10-09 […]
PFN BackyardPAFootball Podcast Team Previews: WPIAL 1A Tri-County South Conference
September 9, 2020 | Nate Grella
Avella- Bentworth- California- Carmichaels- Jefferson-Morgan- Monessen More Previews to Come! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Support Us on Patreon! Check out our Merch!
2020 Player Profile: Nico Flati, West Allegheny @Nico_tico123 @WestASports
September 8, 2020 | Billy Splain
Nico Flati RB OLB West Allegheny 2021 Jersey # 3 HT/WT 5’10” 200 1st Team All Conference OLB,sophomore year second team all conference RB,junior year Twitter @Nico_tico123 Why do you play football? Cause I think it’s fun Who is your favorite sports star and why? Jordan whitehead. Do you have a favorite play you remember […]
2020 Team Preview: The Gateway Gators @GatewayGatorsFB @25era_ @price_chamor @CoachDonHoll1
September 8, 2020 | Billy Splain
Gateway Gators Head Coach Don Holl Assistant Coaches Mortty Ivy, Maurice Washington, Dan Baughman, Donny Holl, David Williams, Joe Martin, Shayne Hale, Jeff Parrish, AJ Comunale, Brandon Livsey, Mike Marie 2019 Season Record 12-3 2020 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 09-04 @ Thomas Jefferson (SCR) 7:30 pm 09-11 vs. Franklin Regional (0-0) * 7:00 pm 09-18 vs. Bethel Park (0-0) 7:00 […]
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